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<center>'''On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#Editorial Board|Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]], and our authors and sponsors, welcome to
 
<center>'''On behalf of the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#Editorial Board|Editorial Board]]<nowiki/>, the [[BKCASE Governance and Editorial Board#BKCASE Governing Board|Governing Board]], and our authors and sponsors, welcome to
  
SEBoK version 2.6.'''</center>
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'''SEBoK version 2.7.'''</center>
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<center>Released 31 October 2022</center>
  
== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.6 ==
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== Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.7 ==
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[[File:SEBoK 10th anniversary video.mp4|thumb|left|SEBoK 10th Anniversary. (SEBoK Original, Rob Cloutier 2022 SEBoK Editor in Chief)]] [[File:Logo SEBoK 10th.png|400px|right]]
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The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]]<nowiki/> of {{Term|Systems Engineering (glossary)|systems engineering}} organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is a not compendium but instead references existing literature and much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights.
 
The SEBoK provides a guide to the [[Primary References|key knowledge sources and references]]<nowiki/> of {{Term|Systems Engineering (glossary)|systems engineering}} organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is a not compendium but instead references existing literature and much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights.
  
'''Systems engineering''' is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful {{Term|Product System (glossary)|product}}, {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems.  It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering|economic value]] in [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] of this body of knowledge.
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'''Systems engineering''' is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful {{Term|Product System (glossary)|product}}, {{Term|Service_System_(glossary)|service}} and {{Term|Enterprise_System_(glossary)|enterprise}} systems.  It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an [[Systems Engineering Overview|overview of systems engineering]], place it in [[Systems Engineering: Historic and Future Challenges|historical context]], and discuss its [[Economic Value of Systems Engineering|economic value]] in [[SEBoK Introduction|Part 1]] of this body of knowledge.</div>
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==Dedication==
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[[File:Barry-Boehm-1200x600-1.jpeg|thumb|left|380px|Barry Boehm (1935-2022) was a pioneer of the field and a joy to work with. Barry was an author and editor on the SEBoK for over a decade.]]
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This release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the release of SEBoK v. 1.0. We would like to dedicate this edition to our friend and colleague, Barry Boehm. Barry was not only an exceptional software and systems engineer but a true gentleman. He was a key member of the team that kicked off work on SEBoK v. 0.25 in 2009 and he led the development of "Part 3", which covers the body of what many would think of as systems engineering, and continued to serve as an editor throughout his life. Sadly, Barry passed away in August of this year, but his contributions to the field - which include the spiral development model, COCOMO, and Boehm's law among many others - will live on, as will our fond memories of working with him. Rest well, friend.
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<center>''Read more about Barry's contributions to systems engineering from his colleagues at [https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2022/09/barry-boehm-a-living-legend-in-systems-and-software-engineering-dies-at-87/#:~:text=He%20was%2087.,cost%20estimation%20and%20lifecycle%20modeling the University of Southern California (USC)] and the [https://sercuarc.org/barry-boehm-serc-chief-scientist-emeritus-retires/ Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).]''</center>
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==What's New?==
 
==What's New?==
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A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
 
A few things to look forward to in the latest update:
*Parts 2 and 3 - the foundations of systems engineering and systems engineering approaches, methods, processes, and tools have been substantially rearranged. This update reflects:
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*A new article around loss-driven systems engineering, which specifically looks at system quality attributes like safety, security, and resilience through the lens of loss prevention.
**Incorporation of more information on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering
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*A new article on the history of systems engineering, which provides background on the early SE work leading up to more recent trends.
**Refinement of systems science foundations of systems engineering
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*Updates to the article on systems and industrial engineering.
**Addition of new materials in Part 3 such as agile approaches.
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*Minor updates to improve resources and align with evolving practices throughout part 3, including in the articles around systems engineering standards.
*Part 6 - there are many new articles and updates to existing articles on the relationships between systems engineering and other disciplines.
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*We have continued to make improvements in our wiki infrastructure.
*New ''Editor's Corner'' - the [[Editor's Corner]] is focused on the current and emerging trends in systems engineering. Check it out for our Editor in Chief's current thoughts on the metaverse and the impact on systems.
 
*New sponsors and sponsorship packages - you will notice a number of new [[SEBoK Sponsors|sponsors]] and updates to the sponsorship packages available. Please join us in thanking our sponsors for their support of the SEBoK!
 
*The SEBoK user community has provided dozens of comments - from minor corrections to recommendations on terminology and reference updates to broad discussions about the transformation of the discipline. The Editorial Board has addressed all resolved comments in the wiki and will carry forward any comments still under discussion in version 2.6.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 19:21, 31 October 2022


On behalf of the Editorial Board, the Governing Board, and our authors and sponsors, welcome to SEBoK version 2.7.
Released 31 October 2022

Welcome to SEBoK v. 2.7

SEBoK 10th Anniversary. (SEBoK Original, Rob Cloutier 2022 SEBoK Editor in Chief)
Logo SEBoK 10th.png

The SEBoK provides a guide to the key knowledge sources and references of systems engineeringsystems engineering organized and explained to assist a wide variety of individuals. It is a living product, accepting community input continuously, with regular refreshes and updates. The SEBoK is a not compendium but instead references existing literature and much of the content has restricted intellectual property rights.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach and means to enable the full life cycle of successful productproduct, serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. It includes problem discovery and formulation, solution definition and realization, and operational use, sustainment, and disposal. It can be applied to single problem situations or to the management of multiple interventions in commercial or public enterprises. Those new to systems engineering can find introductory articles which provide an overview of systems engineering, place it in historical context, and discuss its economic value in Part 1 of this body of knowledge.

Dedication

Barry Boehm (1935-2022) was a pioneer of the field and a joy to work with. Barry was an author and editor on the SEBoK for over a decade.

This release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the release of SEBoK v. 1.0. We would like to dedicate this edition to our friend and colleague, Barry Boehm. Barry was not only an exceptional software and systems engineer but a true gentleman. He was a key member of the team that kicked off work on SEBoK v. 0.25 in 2009 and he led the development of "Part 3", which covers the body of what many would think of as systems engineering, and continued to serve as an editor throughout his life. Sadly, Barry passed away in August of this year, but his contributions to the field - which include the spiral development model, COCOMO, and Boehm's law among many others - will live on, as will our fond memories of working with him. Rest well, friend.


Read more about Barry's contributions to systems engineering from his colleagues at the University of Southern California (USC) and the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC).


What's New?

DownloadtheSEBoK.png

A few things to look forward to in the latest update:

  • A new article around loss-driven systems engineering, which specifically looks at system quality attributes like safety, security, and resilience through the lens of loss prevention.
  • A new article on the history of systems engineering, which provides background on the early SE work leading up to more recent trends.
  • Updates to the article on systems and industrial engineering.
  • Minor updates to improve resources and align with evolving practices throughout part 3, including in the articles around systems engineering standards.
  • We have continued to make improvements in our wiki infrastructure.

SEBoK Organization

Part 1. SEBoK IntroductionPart 4. Applications of SEPart 6. Related DisciplinesPart 7. SE Implementation ExamplesPart 5. Enabling SEPart 2. SE FoundationsPart 3. SE & ManagementPart 8. Emerging Knowledge
Figure 1. Scope of SEBoK: Parts and related knowledge. Click on a Part to navigate to it. (SEBoK Original).

The SEBoK is a guide to the broad scope of SE-related knowledge. The core of this is tested and proven knowledge that has been developed through practice, documented, reviewed, and discussed by the SE community. In addition, the SEBoK also covers some of the emerging aspects of SE practice, such as Systems of Systems, Agile Life Cycle approaches and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Systems engineering has its roots in the fundamentals, principles, and models of foundational systems sciences, and associated management and engineering sciences. It is effective systems engineering processes are applied within a managed life cycle working with a number of other management, engineering, and specialist disciplines. While traditionally applied to product development, systems engineering can also be applied to serviceservice and enterpriseenterprise systems. As systems engineering is a collaborative approach, working with other engineering and management disciplines and specialties, it relies on competencies at the individual and team levels and appropriate structure and governance at organizational levels.

Starting from this basic view of the scope of knowledge relevant to SE, the SEBoK is organized into 8 parts as shown in Figure 1. Click on Figure 1 to navigate to any part of the SEBoK.

The SEBoK includes a glossary and a list of recommended references. The main content of the SEBoK can be downloaded as a PDF for offline access if desired.

SEBoK Governance

The SEBoK is overseen by the Governing Board appointed by the stewards, who oversee the SEBoK Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board. The stewards contribute resources to manage the SEBoK wiki, support new releases, and encourage SEBoK adoption. Volunteer authors from the worldwide SE community continue to propose and create new content. Other volunteers review that new content. The stewards are INCOSE, the IEEE Systems Council, and Stevens Institute of Technology.

BKCASE Stewards
International Council on Systems Engineering
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Systems Council
Stevens Institute of Technology

Contact us at sebok@incose.org.


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